Driving Schools in Dubai

Driving is an important life skill and is also vital for most professionals. For UAE Residents, the rules, regulations, and fees to obtain a driving license can be a confusing process. Each Emirate in the UAE have their own processes for obtaining a license. According to the RTA, the main procedure to obtain a driving license is to get it from an authorized driving school. Training is open to UAE residents and citizens above the age of 21. For those aged 18-21 years old, a probationary license is usually issued.

Authorized Driving Schools & Costs

Note that for other class timings or vehicle types, costs will differ.

A. 40 Classes (Recommended for first-time learners)

Driving school	Admin fees + Lecture fees + Assessments	40 classes	Total fees
Galadari Driving School	2630	2000	4630
Al Ahli Driving School	2610	2200	4810
Dubai Driving Centre	2650	2400	5050
Belhasa Driving Centre	2735	2400	5135
Emirates Driving Institute	3795	2600	6395

B. 30 CLASSES (Existing two to five years old license)

Driving school	Admin fees + Lecture fees + Assessments	30 classes	Total fees
Galadari Driving School	2630	1500	4130
Al Ahli Driving School	2610	1650	4260
Dubai Driving Centre	2650	1800	4450
Belhasa Driving Centre	2735	1800	4535
Emirates Driving Institute	3795	1950	5745

C. 20 Classes (Existing license for more than five years old)

Driving school	Admin fees + Lecture fees + Assessments	20 classes	Total fees
Galadari Driving School	2630	1000	3630
Al Ahli Driving School	2610	1100	3710
Dubai Driving Centre	2650	1200	3850
Belhasa Driving Centre	2735	1200	3935
Emirates Driving Institute	3795	1300	5095

Procedure:

Get an eye test from an optician or authorized by your driving school.
The school will process the paperwork with RTA.
You will get a temporary license for the duration of your training.
Internal tests such as garage and parking should be passed first, after which the theory test and road test should be taken.

Documents Required:

Passport and Emirates ID
No objection letter (NOC) from sponsor
Eight photos

The exam consists of two parts: Theory & Road Tests. The theory test is only carried out at the authorized driving schools in Dubai. Be prepared for questions about hazard lights, road signals, and guidelines on safe-driving. On the road test, you will only be given a few minutes to demonstrate your driving skills in the presence of an RTA officer. If your test fails, you need to register for an additional set of classes and get another road test date.

Here are some areas the course covers: